2024 Great Ideas in Education Conference: Full Schedule

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Contact Kelli Byrne at (785) 296-3637 if you have any questions.

About the Conference Program

When considering which session to attend be aware that most sessions will address more than one strand so be sure to look at the full descriptions.

Cookies and Conversations on Thursday are designed to give attendees the opportunity to network with others who have similar job responsibilities. You may choose any of the sessions to attend, so if you are more interested in learning from a different group, you are welcome.

If you have questions about the program of events, please contact by email at Pat Bone or by phone (785) 296-2303.

3:30pm CDT

A View from the Hallway

Wednesday October 23, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT

Cypress A

In October 2023, John Calvert was one of approximately 150 people who were able to go through a guided tour of the 1200 building at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the building where the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history took place. This building was frozen in time, and has sense been demolished. Come listen to key takeaways and lessons learned from walking the building with the lead prosecutor in the case.

Speakers

John Calvert

School Safety Specialist, KSDE

John Calvert graduated from Washburn University in 2006 with a degree in Criminal Justice. After a 12-year career in Law Enforcement, six of which he served as a School Resource Officer, John accepted a position with the Kansas State Department of Education and is now the Director... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Cypress A

Safe and Supportive Schools

Company Administrators
Audience Higher Education Administrators/Faculty
Subject Teachers - Elementary
Area Teacher - Secondary